24 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
1
The official annual statistics show Berlin records a four percent rise in deaths and a two percent increase in births for 1990. A Kansas senate concurrent resolution condemns hazing at West Point.
The senate discussed the army reorganization bill with denunciations of West Point practices and a march toward final votes. House actions focused on postal law codification as the Senate sent the armor plate damages case to court and pressed for conference on amendments.
Reports cover corporate incorporation in New Jersey, prairie fires in South Dakota, a quayside senate reunion, naval and air orders, a murder verdict in New Jersey, treasury balances, Indiana desperado Kuhns jailed, military promotions, larceny sentencing in New York, a Chicago street car collision, uptick in Southern Pacific directors, tariff stance by Republican senators, Puerto Rico crop optimism, Chinese minister visit to St Louis, English regency talk, and army reorganization bill passage in the Senate.
Elias Masuras testified in Yonkers before City Judge Kellogg about a Greek anarchist group plotting murders in the United States. He said he joined branches in Yonkers and New York, fled, was harassed, and that six members later urged him to return. Police issued warrants and arrested Joseph and James Kiptaukas and Frank Hestaigas as others sought.
Count De Lubersac and Baron Robert de Rothschild dueled with swords at Baron Edmond de Roths estate in Boulogne Sur Seine. After sixteen ferocious exchanges, De Lubersac was wounded in the arm and the duel was halted. both fighters were praised for their resolve and the Count departed for Paris.
Hamilton era educator Dr. Robert Graham, 79, died in Pittsburgh after serving as president of Kentucky University and of the College of the Bible and Hocker Female College. He previously chaired philosophy at Kentucky University until 1894 and was a noted southern minister and intimate of Alexander Campbell.
A late afternoon bulletin from Osborne House Cowes reports a slight improvement in the queen condition but no hope of recovery. London confirms cabinet readiness in event of death and foreign dispatches note continued anxiety as paralysis advances and nourishment is provided.
Washington report on Queen Victoria’s condition during a Senate session invocation. British and American reactions praised the queen’s character, with American readers mainly referencing “The Queen” as to her illness. A fog mistaken her death caused premature flag lowering at one embassy.
Berlin dispatch reports the German Foreign Office learned of Queen Victoria's hopeless condition since her arrival at Osborne House. The Emperor William's visit aimed to deliver special parting messages for himself and his mother, but British officials indicate the queen has been unconscious since Wednesday night and all social invitations have been canceled.
At Cowes on January 21 12 15 p m the queen’s brief rally faded and officials warned her death could come at any moment. Emperor William and the prince of Wales met crowds at Osborne House as relief grew on the arrival, with the duchess of Connaught among observers and the royal party proceeding in open carriages.
London reports at noon show growing anxiety as bulletins describe the queen’s illness. Windsor Castle prepares for possible royal return while officials stay ready. Emperor William and party board the royal yacht Alberta after meeting guards and the Majestic band.
A large blaze in Henry Illinois wiped out nine buildings on Edwards street after an ore fire started on the second floor of Power's Fair store. A Rock Island engine hauled a steamer and hose cart 33 miles to Henry to combat the flames. Estimated losses run about 100000 with insurance on buildings and stock.
Two hardy St Bernard dogs, trained by their master, depart Chicago in a private car for Alaska to aid prospectors. They will draft six sleds carrying two tons of supplies across glaciers toward Copper River, offering a potential transport solution. Also reported is the wreck of the two masted schooner A T Coleman at Atlantic City with captain and crew rescued by life saving crews before a large crowd.
Edward M. Baytel a convalescent soldier committed suicide at the Presidio by shooting himself through the head with a Krog-Jorgensen rifle. He was Russian born, enlisted in Chicago, and assigned to Company E Thirty-seventh Infantry.
Des Moines Indiana June 20 Leading Des Moines bar member J R Barcroft has died aged 77. Funeral details were not disclosed.
Snow blind ness is common in Eskimos and a 50-year-old native is rare in Alaska. The word algebra derives from two Arabic roots meaning joining broken parts. Ephesite is a pearly mineral found near Ephesus. Adirondacks swamps are dense with cedar, tamarack and hemlock. Abbot originates from father and was first for aged monks then monastery head. Hebrew letters bore names from objects. Aleph means ox and the letter resembled an ox head.
Mississippi gains an extra congressional seat under the new apportionment plan and will redraw district lines. The article also notes debates over authorship of a Civil War era lyric, distribution of government circulars, local railroad interests, business openings, and a roundup of state political and civic events including elections, papers, and societal notices.
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